Week 1 for No. 23 Clemson football is already on hold, folks, thanks to a monster weather delay in Baton Rouge. Their highly anticipated opener against No. 13 LSU, scheduled for tonight, September 5th, hit a snag big time before it even began.
Rain Just Keeps Pounding in Baton Rouge
This isn’t just a drizzle; rain was pouring in Baton Rouge around three hours before the originally scheduled 7:30 p.m. kickoff. And guess what? More storms are still expected before they even get a chance to play. The Weather Channel isn’t exactly painting a pretty picture either: there’s a 73% chance of thunderstorms at 7 p.m., jumping to a 75% chance by 8 p.m. Yikes! No official update on a new kickoff time yet. So, everyone’s just waiting to see when these teams can actually hit the field.
First Trip to Tiger Stadium for Clemson
Talk about a rough welcome! This is Clemson’s very first trip to Tiger Stadium. They’re already walking into a tough environment against No. 13 LSU, and now the weather adds another layer of chaos. Historically, Clemson hasn’t had much luck against LSU, holding a 1-4 all-time record. Their lone victory came way back in the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl. Tonight was supposed to be a fresh start for 2026, but Mother Nature had other plans.
Whenever they finally get the green light, you can catch all the action on ABC, with Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit in the booth. Holly Rowe and Laura Rutledge are on the sidelines. Or if you’re old school, tune into ESPN Radio, featuring Marc Kestecher, Kelly Stouffer, and Ian Fitzsimmons. Get ready for some football… eventually!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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